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MV04 FDY

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,722 mi
Last recorded68,722 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 FDY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 68,722 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 51,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Gearbox Seal Defective - Oil Leak

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 51,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox Seal Defective - Oil Leak

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Rack Sharp Edges

Pass 21 Mar 2023 33,383 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 26,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 26,653 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 23,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 22,788 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 20,028 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 17,679 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 15,890 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 13,642 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 22,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Oct 2013 19,754 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 19,754 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,185 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 14,408 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 14,255 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 12,328 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 12,321 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 11,799 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 7,890 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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MV04 FDY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 11,300 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV04 FDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MV04 FDY registered?

MV04 FDY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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